The Aeroflex IFR 3252 is a portable spectrum analyzer covering 1 kHz to 8 GHz, purpose-built for RF testing across wireless, broadcast, and general communication standards. It delivers phase noise of -115 dBc/Hz and a displayed average noise level of -145 dBm/Hz, enabling precise signal characterization across its full frequency span. The analyzer includes 30 MHz I/Q demodulation bandwidth as standard, with optional measurement personalities for GSM/EDGE, UMTS, CDMA2000/1xEVDO, WLAN, WiMAX, and WiBRO. A 7-inch wide touch panel display running Windows XP provides direct control, while remote operation is available via LAN, GPIB, RS-232C, and an internal web server supporting browser and tablet access.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 1 kHz to 8 GHz
• Phase Noise: -115 dBc/Hz
• Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL): -145 dBm/Hz
• I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth: 30 MHz (standard)
• Frequency Reference Resolution: 1 Hz
• Temperature Drift: ±1 ppm or ±0.01 ppm (optional)
• Aging per Year: ±1 ppm or ±0.01 ppm (optional)
• 3 dB Bandwidths: 1 Hz to 3 MHz (1-2-3-5 sequence)
• 1 dB Compression Point (0 dB RF attenuation): -10 dBm @ 10 MHz to 3 GHz; 0 dBm @ 3 GHz to 26.5 GHz
• 1 dB Compression Point (Preamp On): -32 dBm @ 1 GHz
– Key Features
• Light, compact, portable design
• 7-inch wide touch panel display with Windows XP OS
• Standard removable hard disk storage
• Four USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 2 rear) supporting mouse, keyboard, and printer
• Optional 3 GHz or 8 GHz tracking generator (9 kHz to 3 GHz or 8 GHz, 0 dBm to -30 dB output)
• Optional EMI measurement suite and EMI receiver with preselectors
• Optional VSWR and distance-to-fault measurement capability
• Optional DC input and battery power
• Built-in mask functions for WLAN (802.11a/b/g) and W-CDMA (3GPP, base and mobile)
– Typical Applications
• Wireless signal analysis and validation
• Broadcast RF monitoring
• Pre-compliance EMI testing
• Cable and antenna installation verification
• General RF measurement and troubleshooting
– Compatibility & Integration
• Remote control via LAN, GPIB, and RS-232C
• Web browser and tablet PC control through internal web server
• Compatible with ETS-Lindgren TILE!™ software
• Compatible with Satimo INSITE Free software
